Hello all.

Jbanners
Jbanners Posts: 2 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Well, I am using MyFitnessPal in conjunction with Nutrisystem to get healthy. Not only am I trying to get to a healthy weight range, but I just want to be healthy in general. I am so used to abusing my body (eating unhealthy, smoking, never lifting a finger to exercise) I decided it was time to change. I stopped smoking about 2 years ago, had smoked a pack an a half a day for about 8 years. For a while that was enough. Then, I didn't want to be overweight anymore. My friend was on Nutrisystem and got me to give it a try. I feel so good now, it is like night and day. I am a teacher, and the added energy has been astounding and useful to not feel totally dead at the end of the day. And now it isn't just about the weight. I want to be healthy. Throughout my life style.

I realize the downfall to my current path is keeping the habit up once I am no longer getting my meals handed to me, portioned and healthy. That is a large part of why I am using MyFitnessPal, in order to prep for when I am on my own. Today I am looking to get some sort of fitness tracker, like BodyMedia or the FitBit. Really though, I just wanted to put myself out there and see if I can't build a body of support. I know that was critical to me quitting smoking, and I think it will be for me to continue being healthy.

TL;DR: Hello! I am sick of being unhealthy.

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  • rawheeler38
    rawheeler38 Posts: 62
    I'm working on losing all the weight I gained while quitting smoking-Never expected to gain over 40 pounds this past year. So now my goal is to get into a healthy weight range- So my goal for now is to lose 30 pounds-could use all the support I can get-Feel free to add me.
  • Jbanners
    Jbanners Posts: 2 Member
    You bet! I gained about 15lbs when I stopped smoking. Then I just kept steadily gaining weight. I felt great after my lungs finally cleared up. But I realized my energy was still really low. In part because I ate nothing but fast food.
  • rawheeler38
    rawheeler38 Posts: 62
    Fast food is my down fall, something I actually crave! But since I have cut WAY back-I have lot's of energy!
  • LeslieMDoyle
    LeslieMDoyle Posts: 162 Member
    Welcome! I've ben with myfitnesspal for just a month, but I really enjoy the support and all the information that I get. It's almost addictive. I also just got a Fitbit. I figure it counts all calories burned, so I only have to count all calories consumed. I just need to be more conscientious about counting ALL calories!

    I have 100 lbs to lose. But for the first time in a very long time, I'm excited about the journey.

    Good luck with your journey as well!!
  • amymaria91
    amymaria91 Posts: 202
    Hey, I'd love some more support too. I've been on mfp since September and enjoy it. I've been finding it hard the past couple of weeks so would appreciate the support. I'm a very supportive person too and would love to help you. Friend request sent
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